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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The events of
September 11, 2001, have left us with memories and images that will be forever
remembered.Nearly 3,000 people lost
their lives that day including 343 firefighters.That day changed America.People remember and memorialize the
anniversary of these attacks in many different ways.

For the past 3
years the Prince George’s County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Department has held an event on or near the date of September 11.Personnel have climbed 110 stories (symbolic
of the number of stories of the World Trade Center).9/11 Stair Climbs and the 3K (symbolic of
the 3 locations of events) walk events serve as a memorial to the 343
Firefighters that made the ultimate sacrifice that day.These events are open to both firefighters and
civilians alike! Both groups come together to help us honor and remember the
brave firefighters who died in the line of duty on September 11, 2001.

Each
participant registers for a nominal fee of $25.All proceeds from this event go to the National Fallen Firefighters
Foundation (NFFF).The United States Congress created the NFFF to lead a
nationwide effort to remember America's fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the
tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor
our fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers.

The
first 343 people to register and participate in the climb or walk will receive
lunch, a numbered challenge coin and a tee shirt.

The
Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, located in Emmitsburg,
Maryland. It is registered as a corporation in the State of Maryland. The
Foundation receives funding through private donations from caring individuals,
organizations, corporations, and foundations.

The
Stair Climb and 3K Walk will be held again this year at the Gaylord National
Resort and Convention Center at the National Harbor.The cooperative efforts between the Fire/EMS
Department, Gaylord and the NFFF have been phenomenal and the results will be
clearly evident on the day of the event.

One
of event speakers was working at the World Trade Center on September 11,
2001.His story is quite compelling and
everyone will understand why his contribution to the climb/walk means so much.

Everyone is
invited to attend to participate or just enjoy the companionship of others.To pre-register, go to:

WHO:Over
300 pre-registered climbers and walkers, members of public safety from across
the National Capital Region, elected and civic leaders, members of the NFFF,
Gaylord National Resort management and staff and many other family, friends and
guests.Leadership and teams of public
safety agencies from across the National Capital Region have pre-registered
include PGFD, MPDC, DCFEMS, PGPD, Howard County Fire and others.

LODD April 15, 2016

Fire Fighter/Medic Lieutenant John "Skillet" Ulmschneider

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